HID FOG Final Decision

tommy93 · February 19th, 2011, 01:18 AM

I AM going to get HIDs for my fogs tomorrow. I will be ordering them off DDM (Raptor Kit)

My only concern is the color i want to go with. I'm torn between 6000k fogs and 3000k fogs. (I will be getting 6000k Heads in the near future as well for reference)

Persuade me either way. I need help on this one. (and yes 6er and torched, i have seen your setups!)

6ER THEN I 8ER! · February 19th, 2011, 01:20 AM

i've had 5k, 6k, and 3k fogs....i loved them all

whats nice man is that your not stuck with a color forever...if you want to change color temps just order some different bulbs for like $15 down the road

what do you like man...what will make you happy at this point?

tommy93 · February 19th, 2011, 01:28 AM

yea i can always swap them. good point.

to tell you the truth, i think ill be happy with any HIDs i get.
then my fogs will actually be operational, and no matter the temp, i think they'll look good

6ER THEN I 8ER! · February 19th, 2011, 01:29 AM

Originally Posted by tommy93

yea i can always swap them. good point.

to tell you the truth, i think ill be happy with any HIDs i get.
then my fogs will actually be operational, and no matter the temp, i think they'll look good

that's the way to look at it

cedsks · February 19th, 2011, 09:01 AM

well, the lower temp will work better if u use them as fogs or rain (my HIDs both headlights and fogs both at 5k) suck on wet roads... Dry roads they rock...... The more orange the better they will work(fog rain). IF u are using them as driving lights get the 6k, it will be white with just a tint of blue

So functional or looks?

K_Boss01GT · February 19th, 2011, 10:21 AM

I love my 6k's for heads and fogs... Look great imo

tommy93 · February 19th, 2011, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by cedsks

well, the lower temp will work better if u use them as fogs or rain (my HIDs both headlights and fogs both at 5k) suck on wet roads... Dry roads they rock...... The more orange the better they will work(fog rain). IF u are using them as driving lights get the 6k, it will be white with just a tint of blue

So functional or looks?

ahhhh. hard decision. I want the function, and i think the yellow would be a nice contrast to the 6000k, but on the other hand, matching both the heads and fogs with 6000k will keep in CLEAN and simple, but still looking awesome

Originally Posted by K_Boss01GT

I love my 6k's for heads and fogs... Look great imo

throw up a picture?

xXJayManZXx17 · February 19th, 2011, 01:50 PM

i just put my 6khid high/low and fogs in yesterday and i love them ... havent got to drive with them yet but look awesome

tommy93 · February 19th, 2011, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by xXJayManZXx17

i just put my 6khid high/low and fogs in yesterday and i love them ... havent got to drive with them yet but look awesome

alright man. Give me a pic please!

Get the Black Chicken · February 19th, 2011, 01:54 PM

Don't forget the higher the Kelvin, the higher the heat... so keep that in mine after a few seasons with the 6k your reflector will not me the best shape and the housing might be warped...

xXJayManZXx17 · February 19th, 2011, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by tommy93

alright man. Give me a pic please!

i could possibly get you a pic later on tonight when its dark out but the car is also in my garage so not sure how much it will help but ill try haha

tweety_5150 · February 19th, 2011, 02:19 PM

you should go with 6k they look real good and they light up the road nice.

tommy93 · February 19th, 2011, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by Get the Black Chicken

Don't forget the higher the Kelvin, the higher the heat... so keep that in mine after a few seasons with the 6k your reflector will not me the best shape and the housing might be warped...

im not worried about the housing melting or warping or anything. i know many people have ran both there HID's in the stock housings perfectly fine. Thank you though

Originally Posted by xXJayManZXx17

i could possibly get you a pic later on tonight when its dark out but the car is also in my garage so not sure how much it will help but ill try haha

alright sounds good..
or you could just pull the car out of the garage and snap a picture real quick

Originally Posted by tweety_5150

you should go with 6k they look real good and they light up the road nice.

looks good. are the heads 4300k?

Mike113 · February 19th, 2011, 02:27 PM

In my opinion, I think that matching colors look better. I have 5k for heads and fogs and love the look. 6k would be similar. I'd say go with the 6k fogs.

Ultimately, its up to what you think will look best. You can always swap them out too

Goodluck bro!!

5k heads and fogs. (headlights have blackout covers on them)

tweety_5150 · February 19th, 2011, 02:31 PM

no they just look like that because of the smoked headlights.

tommy93 · February 19th, 2011, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by tweety_5150

no they just look like that because of the smoked headlights.

oh ok. i didnt know the smoking changed the look of the HID that much

tweety_5150 · February 19th, 2011, 08:07 PM

it might be because the headlights are tinted pretty dark.

00redgt · February 19th, 2011, 08:22 PM

smoked heads and fogs will effect the brightness of ur light,thats why i changing out my smoked fogs for clears

tweety_5150 · February 19th, 2011, 10:48 PM

the fogs on mine are smoked too but not as dark as the heads.

Mike113 · February 20th, 2011, 01:59 PM

My headlights are smoked with 5k hids and I couldnt see at night. I put in 5k fogs and that took care of that

February 19th, 2011, 01:18 AM	#1
tommy93 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Bay, California Posts: 2,158 iTrader: 0 reviews	HID FOG Final Decision I AM going to get HIDs for my fogs tomorrow. I will be ordering them off DDM (Raptor Kit) My only concern is the color i want to go with. I'm torn between 6000k fogs and 3000k fogs. (I will be getting 6000k Heads in the near future as well for reference) Persuade me either way. I need help on this one. (and yes 6er and torched, i have seen your setups!)

February 19th, 2011, 09:01 AM	#5
cedsks Premium Member 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dayton Ohio area Posts: 669 iTrader: 0 reviews	well, the lower temp will work better if u use them as fogs or rain (my HIDs both headlights and fogs both at 5k) suck on wet roads... Dry roads they rock...... The more orange the better they will work(fog rain). IF u are using them as driving lights get the 6k, it will be white with just a tint of blue So functional or looks? __________________ 2004 2v GT--3.90's, t3650, H&R SS, 78mm TB, K&N CAI, steeda bump stop kit, HP Blues shocks and struts, soon to have a rear seat delete, light weight driveshaft.

February 19th, 2011, 10:21 AM	#6
K_Boss01GT Regular 2012 5.0 N/A Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 386 iTrader: 0 reviews	I love my 6k's for heads and fogs... Look great imo __________________ 2012 Black GT, 3.73, bassani axel backs, MGW shifter ordered!!! MFE - If Engines can't fix it, your're f#@ked

February 19th, 2011, 01:54 PM	#10
Get the Black Chicken Regular 1999 GT Conv. 3xblk Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 106 iTrader: 0 reviews	Don't forget the higher the Kelvin, the higher the heat... so keep that in mine after a few seasons with the 6k your reflector will not me the best shape and the housing might be warped... __________________ "What ever you do don't touch the Traction Control button"!

February 19th, 2011, 02:27 PM	#14
Mike113 Regular 2000 Mustang GT 14.08@98 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 439 iTrader: 0 reviews	In my opinion, I think that matching colors look better. I have 5k for heads and fogs and love the look. 6k would be similar. I'd say go with the 6k fogs. Ultimately, its up to what you think will look best. You can always swap them out too Goodluck bro!! 5k heads and fogs. (headlights have blackout covers on them) __________________ Built NA 2v with some goodies

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February 19th, 2011, 01:20 AM	#2
6ER THEN I 8ER! Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 17,515 iTrader: 3 reviews	i've had 5k, 6k, and 3k fogs....i loved them all whats nice man is that your not stuck with a color forever...if you want to change color temps just order some different bulbs for like $15 down the road what do you like man...what will make you happy at this point?

February 19th, 2011, 01:28 AM	#3
tommy93 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Bay, California Posts: 2,158 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea i can always swap them. good point. to tell you the truth, i think ill be happy with any HIDs i get. then my fogs will actually be operational, and no matter the temp, i think they'll look good

February 19th, 2011, 02:19 PM	#12
tweety_5150 Enthusiast 2000 GT Convertible Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bay Area Cali Posts: 676 iTrader: 1 reviews	you should go with 6k they look real good and they light up the road nice.

February 19th, 2011, 02:31 PM	#15
tweety_5150 Enthusiast 2000 GT Convertible Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bay Area Cali Posts: 676 iTrader: 1 reviews	no they just look like that because of the smoked headlights.

February 19th, 2011, 08:07 PM	#17
tweety_5150 Enthusiast 2000 GT Convertible Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bay Area Cali Posts: 676 iTrader: 1 reviews	it might be because the headlights are tinted pretty dark.

February 19th, 2011, 08:22 PM	#18
00redgt MM Fanatic 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: vansant,va Posts: 4,092 iTrader: 5 reviews	smoked heads and fogs will effect the brightness of ur light,thats why i changing out my smoked fogs for clears __________________

February 19th, 2011, 10:48 PM	#19
tweety_5150 Enthusiast 2000 GT Convertible Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bay Area Cali Posts: 676 iTrader: 1 reviews	the fogs on mine are smoked too but not as dark as the heads.

February 20th, 2011, 01:59 PM	#20
Mike113 Regular 2000 Mustang GT 14.08@98 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 439 iTrader: 0 reviews	My headlights are smoked with 5k hids and I couldnt see at night. I put in 5k fogs and that took care of that __________________ Built NA 2v with some goodies

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